Lacroix "Enlivened"

CHRISTIAN LACROIX is feeling "positive" today, following a bid tabled to save the designer's threatened couture house from extinction (read the full story here). The 58-year-old French designer says the interest in his business has given him renewed vigour.

"We have had an extremely positive conversation," Lacroix said following a meeting with Industry Minister Christian Estrosi yesterday - adding that he has been "enlivened" by the idea of continuing his business.

The bid, by the Italian-based Borletti Group, was made in association with the designer and Lacroix hinted that a revival package would see other aspects of the couture business develop too - including fragrance.

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"The brand doesn't yet have the perfume it deserves," Lacroix told WWD.